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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.83, 1,276.63 and 630.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.83, 1,276.63 and 630.26 is: 870.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.83 : 1,276.63 = 630.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.83/1,276.63 = 630.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.83x = 1,276.63 × 630.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.83x = 804,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,608.82/924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.01

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